Nevada Weather Forecast
Nevada weather: 79°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Nevada is a state in United States. Nevada is a US state with its capital at Carson City. It has a population of about 3.2 million. The capital is Carson City.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Nevada with clear sky. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 69°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Nevada is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 177 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Basin National Park, Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 2.9°F above the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Nevada today at 9.6/10. Gusts to 36 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Nevada right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:57 AM, Aug 23 local time.
See the Nevada forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Nevada
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 69° | 12% | 21 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 64° | 4% | 20 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 63° | 5% | 25 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 62° | 1% | 27 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 60° | 4% | 27 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 59° | 2% | 29 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 58° | 3% | 28 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 56° | 4% | 24 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 60° | 3% | 23 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 57° | 2% | 27 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 56° | 2% | 27 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 55° | 2% | 25 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 54° | 0% | 22 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 50° | 6% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 56° | 16% | 22 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 53° | 13% | 31 mph | 7 |
Climate in Nevada month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 27° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 28° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 34° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 37° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 46° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 85° | 56° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 60° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 87° | 58° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 79° | 53° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 67° | 43° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 34° | 1,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 32° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Nevada
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Nevada
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Nevada
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Nevada
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Nevada
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Nevada
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Nevada
1 counties mapped in this atlas
Weather by lake in Nevada
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
Explore Nevada
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nevada?
Nevada is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 39.1638, -119.7674. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Nevada right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 24% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nevada?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Nevada, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nevada in?
Nevada observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:57 AM.
How many people live in Nevada?
Nevada has a population of approximately 3.2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Nevada?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 177 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 330 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Nevada?
Popular options include Great Basin National Park, Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay State Park.
What places are in Nevada?
Nevada covers 6 places in this atlas, including Great Basin National Park, Las Vegas, Reno, Valley of Fire State Park, Clark County and Lake Mead.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 1:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
